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LR08 OGS

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OGS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 176,199 miles

Rear axle and underbody parts slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 176,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear axle and underbody parts slightly corroded

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 160,510 miles

UNDERSEAL APPLIED

Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,824 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge , close to showing canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge , close to showing canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 154,824 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge , close to showing canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge , close to showing canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,338 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,981 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord on inner block area and tread bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reg plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,628 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,944 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,226 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,226 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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LR08 OGS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 OGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR08 OGS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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